Category Archives: Literature Review

Chapter 2 Revamp: Lengthy Process!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by alexk

This is going to be very short post.  I am NOT a good estimator or chapter revisions.  I had planned to complete  revisions to my Literature Review on Monday.  This task took five more days than I planned –yikes!! That … Continue reading →

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7pm

Posted on September 6, 2014 by alexk

It is 7pm, the day has flown by!!  I didn’t accomplish as much as I wanted to but I am pleased with my output nonetheless.  It took some time to get back in the groove because I have so many … Continue reading →

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Overdue Post and a Key Learning

Posted on July 9, 2014 by alexk

It is the third day into my vacation and I finally have time to create this post!!  I have been working hard to complete a good second draft of Chapter 4 and update my abstract.  I had adjusted the deadline … Continue reading →

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Reversing Some Errors

Posted on June 28, 2014 by alexk

The library is closing in 10 minutes, this will be another quick post!!  My week was very busy again between work and family support so I did not make any research progress.  Fortunately I had a productive day today although I … Continue reading →

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Gardening and Godzilla

Posted on May 17, 2014 by alexk

I took last weekend off and travelled home to see my Mum for Mother’s Day.  It was an especially lovely visit because all of my siblings returned home as well.  So along with spouses and kids it was a full … Continue reading →

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Heading To The Spa

Posted on February 8, 2014 by alexk

It is 343pm and I am signing off from a productive stint at the library.  I have made good progress on writing my Conclusion chapter.  I have a good sense of the overall approach and have created labels for all … Continue reading →

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13 500

Posted on January 26, 2014 by alexk

It is 743pm and I am not feeling smackered for once.  That said, I am very glad to be leaving the library because it has been a full day and week.  I have a solid literature review of 13 500 … Continue reading →

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Solid Progress

Posted on January 19, 2014 by alexk

It is Saturday, almost 8pm,  and I am still at the library!  It has been a full week of reading and writing.  I am generally pleased with the results.  I have  38 pages written of my literature review and have one more … Continue reading →

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Read, Read, Read AND Write, Write, Write!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by alexk

This is going to be a very quick post as I have to depart shortly to do some errands.  I worked feverishly until the end of December to complete two solid thesis chapters.  I literally submitted them on December 31st at … Continue reading →

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Crazy Good!!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by alexk

It is 947pm on Saturday night and I am a very happy camper.  I have taken some vacation to get some traction on my writing and it has paid dividends.  I have a rough draft of  Chapter 4 completed and 50% of … Continue reading →

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